Lead the development of the agency's strategic medical/scientific direction in line with business strategy, establishing our company as an industry leader.
Lead, inspire, and foster a high-performance culture among medical writers, strategists, and scientific communications professionals, encouraging professional growth and excellence in all deliverables.
Provide strategic oversight for scientific content creation, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Implement best practices, rigorous quality control, and standardized processes to continuously improve editorial standards, operational efficiency, and team performance.
Establish and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and providing strategic guidance, while identifying opportunities for business growth and expansion.
Lead scientific portions of new business presentations, representing the agency's expertise and strategic thinking to prospective clients.
Represent the agency at industry conferences and events, and cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders and medical societies to enhance reputation and drive business growth.
Stay current with industry trends, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the team's work remains compliant and competitive.
Identify and implement innovative technologies, tools, and workflows to improve team collaboration, efficiency, and client deliverables.
Requirements:
Degree in life sciences, medicine, or a related scientific field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical communications or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Bilingual Chinese and English as this role is local based and require to communicate with APAC team.
Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing editorial or scientific teams.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Ability to drive change and implement process improvements effectively.
Strong commercial acumen and business development skills.
